India playing 11 from Rohit Sharma's first game as ODI captain

Top order: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, and Shreyas Iyer

Rohit Sharma had a horrible start with the bat in his first match as ODI captain. The right-handed batter departed for just two runs off 13 balls. His opening partner, Shikhar Dhawan, also perished for a six-ball duck. Shreyas Iyer followed the pattern and got out for nine runs off 27 deliveries.

Rohit continues to be a part of the ongoing ODI side. The 38-year-old will play a key role as a senior player under Shubman Gill's leadership. On the other hand, Dhawan retired from international cricket and domestic cricket in 2024. The 39-year-old, however, played for India Champions in the 2025 World Championship of Legends earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Iyer has been appointed as vice-captain in ODIs ahead of the upcoming three-match series. The right-handed batter emerged as the leading run-scorer for the Men in Blue in the 2025 Champions Trophy. He amassed 243 runs in five innings, helping India win the trophy for the first time after 2013.

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